idle control valve ?

loky11

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hi

can anybody tell me where the idle control valve is on my mk 1 leon 1.6 8v. i have no idea where it is. :think:
 

Tom_B

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ive got the same car and my tickover is occationally jumping arround between 500 an 1500 rpm. was wondering is this could be the icv. an if so where is it, and how do i clean it?
 

Muttley

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Mar 17, 2006
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I can't find any reference to any such component in Elsawin, and I'm not sure why you'd have one on an electronically controlled injection engine, the ECU will take care of idle control without needing a separate valve, I'd have thought.

Why are you looking for it?